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Ancient Trails: Running the Ridgeway
Avebury, Marlborough, UK
Avebury, Marlborough, UKFri 21st May 2021
Organiser's Description
This fully-guided and fully-supported adventure takes in a distance of 68km which is split over three days. Running gorgeous trails we’ll cover an average distance of 14 miles per day, staying in sweet little hotels just off the trail which makes for a perfect base at the end of each day.
Price is per person, based on Twin / Double share. Single supplement of £110 per person.
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What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation in 3* hotels along the way
- Fully-supported trail running trip
- Breakfast and picnic lunches throughout the trip
- One qualified trail running guides throughout
- Support vehicle throughout (Fully stocked)
- 3 Days of Trail Running on exceptional trails
- Luggage transfer from point to point
- Aid stations
- 12-week training plan
- Running technique and advice from UK qualified coaches
- Evening running lectures
Not included:
Arrival / departure transportation
Evening meals
Beverages
Personal equipment
Personal bills
Additional excursions
Insurance (REQUIRED before the trips departure - for accidents, health and emergency evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage or personal effects)
Tips
Pre/Post Excursions
Event Details
Approximate details:
Total Distance: 64 Kilometres
Total Running Days: 3 Days
Lowest Elevation: 44m
Highest Elevation: 269m
Elevation Gain: + 570m
*The daily distances and itinerary may change according to local weather conditions and the groups condition.
MAX. 8 RUNNERS
TRIP GRADE: A2
A (EASY)
Easy graded trails following very well established paths and trails (at times undulating) and route at low levels of elevation. Low cumulative levels of ascent over the duration of the trip (usually no more than 450 - 500m).
2 (INTERMEDIATE)
Suitable for runners who are fit and active and can comfortably run up to 6 - 10 miles per day. The trips involve lots of impromptu stops and our time on the trail will typically be between 3-4 hours per day.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - From the Stones to Foxhill
- Distance: Approx. 17 Miles (27km)
- Time: 3 -4 hours trail running
This morning we start our epic trail journey right by the world-renowned Avebury stone circle.
From here our trail picks up the Ridgeway, climbing gradually towards the Barbury Castle Iron Age fort. This section of the trail is gorgeous to run as we pass Bronze Age burial chambers, surrounded by fields and clumps of trees.
Needless to say the views in either direction are breath taking as we crest Smeathe’s Ridge on our way to the pretty village of Ogbourne St George.
We’ll meet our support vehicle here to top up on nutrition, snacks and to chill before we continue on.
There’s a fairly steep climb to tackle as we head out of the Og Valley as we run along a narrow, tree-lined track before reaching out base for the evening at Foxhill.
The evening is left for us to relax and toast our day over a few drinks in the bar.
Day 2 - Along the Ridgeway
- Distance: Approx. 12 miles (19km)
- Time: 2 - 3 hours trail running
We’ll pick up a real gem today as we run a remoter section of The Ridgeway which gives not only blistering views but also ancient curiosities for us to check out.
Early on the route undulates quite a bit and it’s a little tougher on the legs to begin, although the endless fields which change different colours with the seasons helps to distract the effort.
The route lives up to it’s name as this stretch has us following relatively narrow tracks, emerging in small villages before our day ends in the pretty market town of Wantage - the birthplace of Alfred the Great.
We have the evening to relax and prepare for our final day on the trail.
Day 3 - Final push to Goring
- Distance: Approx. 14.5 miles (23km)
- Time: 3 - 4 hours of trail running
Leaving Wantage behind with our final push to Goring we have another stunning day of trail running ahead of us.
The route opens up into a broad track beautifully which makes for lovely running in rolling countryside. The views span all the way to the Thames Valley and on a clear day you can see the Chiltern Hills.
We’ll pass the Baron Wantage monument and beyond Bury Down the route descends towards the historical riverside village of Goring, our finish for the trail weekend.
Arriving into Goring we’ll toast our finish our celebrate our journey, finishing up by about 14:00.
Where Do We Stay?
Beautiful Small Pubs
Over the course of The Ridgeway we will be staying in a different accommodation for each night of the run. We’ll be staying in pretty little pubs (3 Star) which offer comfortable rooms and restaurants for us to relax after a hard day on the trail.
We select accommodation that is in close proximity to The Ridgeway to make it easier to access the trail heads.
Faqs
GROUP MANAGEMENT
Being a group of max. 8 runners with a mixture of ages and running abilities we may decide to split into flexible groups, all of which will be supported by our running guides who will travel with us on the trip.
By splitting the group will allow us all to move more fluidly, allowing all team members to run at their own comfortable pace, without feeling pressured.
TRAIL RUNNING
The terrain is undulating and includes some up hill sections which we walk, as well as some down hill sections at times.
We’ll be running through quaint villages, narrow chalk tracks, through fields and rolling hills. Underfoot conditions consist of hard-packed which make for very enjoyable running.
TEMPERATURES
We run the trails in early summer when the countryside is lush and green. We can expect daily temperatures to sit on average of 20 degrees C, however being Britain there is every chance of a hot spell (25 degrees C) or a colder spell (sub-18 degrees C).
You should also prepare for the chance of rain and wind, as well as bright sunshine.
Way Marking
The journey will be hosted by one-qualified running guide, although as the group is likely to spread out over short sections we will be making every effort to way-mark the route.
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